Christopher Elliott
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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I ordered bras, but they sent me a hideous shower curtain
I ordered bras, but they sent me a hideous shower curtain
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Billed $515 for a missing head restraint on my rental car. But is this the right vehicle?
Billed $515 for a missing head restraint on my rental car. But is this the right vehicle?
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How do I get Holland America to send me my medical records? I keep asking.
How do I get Holland America to send me my medical records? I keep asking.
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If you think you’re carrying too much luggage on your next trip, I’ve got news for you: You’re probably overpacking. #Luggage #Overpacked #Travel…
If you think you’re carrying too much luggage on your next trip, I’ve got news for you: You’re probably overpacking. #Luggage #Overpacked #Travel…
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Safety is not necessarily at the top of Jackson Groves’ mind when he rents a car. He doesn’t wonder: Has the rental company properly maintained the…
Safety is not necessarily at the top of Jackson Groves’ mind when he rents a car. He doesn’t wonder: Has the rental company properly maintained the…
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Where’s the nightstand Inna Zaychik ordered from Amazon? The company says it’s been delivered, but she doesn’t have it. Can she get a refund for this…
Where’s the nightstand Inna Zaychik ordered from Amazon? The company says it’s been delivered, but she doesn’t have it. Can she get a refund for this…
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Journalist of the Year
American Society of Travel Agents
ASTA Names Christopher Elliott Journalist of the Year
Author and Nationally Syndicated Consumer Advocate Receives Coveted Award for Travel Advocacy
The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) has named Christopher Elliott its journalist of the year in recognition of his advocacy work on behalf of travelers and the travel agency community.
Elliott is an author, consumer advocate and nationally syndicated columnist whose work appears in Money magazine, The Washington Post and…ASTA Names Christopher Elliott Journalist of the Year
Author and Nationally Syndicated Consumer Advocate Receives Coveted Award for Travel Advocacy
The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) has named Christopher Elliott its journalist of the year in recognition of his advocacy work on behalf of travelers and the travel agency community.
Elliott is an author, consumer advocate and nationally syndicated columnist whose work appears in Money magazine, The Washington Post and USA Today.
"Christopher Elliott has always put consumers first with his steadfast advocacy, and regularly champions the valuable role travel agents play in today’s travel marketplace" said ASTA President and CEO Zane Kerby. "ASTA's emphasis on consumer awareness and support for travel agency clients made this year's Journalist of the Year an easy decision."
It's the first time in the Journalist of the Year award has gone to a consumer advocate. Kerby says the honor is long overdue, noting that as travel agents sharpen their focus on clients, ASTA must recognize those who advocate for travelers alongside them.
"Elliott has a distinguished record of protecting consumers," he adds. "At the same time, he never misses an opportunity to promote the value of working with a qualified travel agent. For Chris, agents are fellow consumer advocates, and that comes through in his stories."
Elliott is the reader advocate for Money magazine, where he writes a weekly column called "Problem Solved." He also pens a weekly column called "The Navigator" for The Washington Post's Sunday Travel section and writes the "On Travel" column for USA Today. In addition, Elliott's "Travel Troubleshooter" is nationally syndicated through King Features Syndicate.
Elliott is also the co-founder of Travelers United, a Washington nonprofit group that advocates for travelers. He publishes a daily blog at Elliott.org that helps thousands of travelers with often intractable travel problems.
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Catriona Garry misses her flight from Edinburgh to Boston because there’s only one ticket agent at the airport. Can she get $1,200 in rebooking fees…
Catriona Garry misses her flight from Edinburgh to Boston because there’s only one ticket agent at the airport. Can she get $1,200 in rebooking fees…
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When Lesle Collins flew from Dallas to Denver last summer, her baggage did not. She tried to file a luggage claim — but she could not. #Summer…
When Lesle Collins flew from Dallas to Denver last summer, her baggage did not. She tried to file a luggage claim — but she could not. #Summer…
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What would you do if you saw this at breakfast? #Germany #Goals #GreenVacation #Tourism #Sustainable #Berlin
What would you do if you saw this at breakfast? #Germany #Goals #GreenVacation #Tourism #Sustainable #Berlin
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Deirdre Stewart orders six bras online but receives only two — plus a “hideous” shower curtain. Will PayPal’s protection plan help…
Deirdre Stewart orders six bras online but receives only two — plus a “hideous” shower curtain. Will PayPal’s protection plan help…
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When James Cottrell bought travel medical insurance for himself and his wife for their North Atlantic cruise last summer, he never expected to use…
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Insects are coming for your next vacation. How to spot them and how to avoid them. #Insects #Vacation #Bugs #StaySafe #BugBites
Insects are coming for your next vacation. How to spot them and how to avoid them. #Insects #Vacation #Bugs #StaySafe #BugBites
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Like many Americans, I’m traveling this fall. And like many Americans, I’m wondering: Is it safe to travel this fall? #Travel #Americans #Travel…
Like many Americans, I’m traveling this fall. And like many Americans, I’m wondering: Is it safe to travel this fall? #Travel #Americans #Travel…
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Carolyn Allen’s window seals are melting. And now her door handles are corroded too. Can she get them replaced? And if so, how long should it…
Carolyn Allen’s window seals are melting. And now her door handles are corroded too. Can she get them replaced? And if so, how long should it…
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When ITA Airways changes Rocco De Mella’s plane from Miami to Rome, he loses the seat upgrade he bought. An airline representative promises him a…
When ITA Airways changes Rocco De Mella’s plane from Miami to Rome, he loses the seat upgrade he bought. An airline representative promises him a…
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When war broke out in the Middle East, one of our readers wanted to cancel her cruise and get a refund. Is that allowed? Find out in today's featured…
When war broke out in the Middle East, one of our readers wanted to cancel her cruise and get a refund. Is that allowed? Find out in today's featured…
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When Priya Engel turned on the shower in her San Diego vacation rental, the water ran cold and there was no heat. Repeated calls to the owner changed…
When Priya Engel turned on the shower in her San Diego vacation rental, the water ran cold and there was no heat. Repeated calls to the owner changed…
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On a recent trip to Paris, John Smaistrla was just a bump away from becoming a pickpocket victim. https://lnkd.in/etbtzFqg #Paris #Pickpocket…
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A World War II bunker turned into a hotel. A food hall filled with locally grown vegetables. And vast stretches of ambitious green spaces that…
A World War II bunker turned into a hotel. A food hall filled with locally grown vegetables. And vast stretches of ambitious green spaces that…
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